How to Convert 5000 PSI to Mpa

Tire pressure can be measured in psi or MPa.

Psi stands for pounds per square inch while MPa stands for megapascals. Both of these units measure pressure. The pascal, named after the unit's creator Blaise Pascal, is the standard unit of pressure in the metric system. The English system of units uses psi instead, according to the University of North Carolina. Using conversion factors, you can convert from psi to MPa.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

Instructions

1. Multiply 5,000 psi by 6,895 Pa per psi to find that 5,000 psi equals 34,475,000 Pa.

2. Divide 34,475,000 Pa by 1,000,000 Pa per MPa to find that 34,475,000 Pa equals 34.475 MPa.

3. Multiply 5,000 psi by 0.006895 MPa per psi as a shortcut to get 34.475 MPa.

References

• University of North Carolina: Units: P
• McDaniel Controls: Pressure Units Cross Reference